Do you need orthopedic surgery? Why not consider Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center?

Surgery Center, Joint Replacement

When surgery takes place in an accredited ambulatory surgery center (ASC), your health and your budget receive the benefits.

Consider the positive results when you choose to have your surgery at Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center.

• Patients receive specialized care at a facility designed to meet Bone & Joint’s high-quality standards.
• People recover faster in the center and, in most cases, go home the same day.
• Most patients pay between 10 to 50 percent less than the amount charged for a traditional hospital stay.
• Families and individuals with procedures costing more than $1,000 often qualify for our zero-cost, zero-interest healthcare financing.

If orthopedic surgery is in your future, Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center may be your best option.

Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center uses the most modern technology when possible. In addition to total joint replacement procedures, our surgeons are skilled at minimally invasive approaches to knee surgery, anterior hip replacement, and microscopic nerve repair for ligament and tendon repair. These minimally invasive approaches take less time, cause less pain, and allow you to go home and heal faster.

Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center exceeds quality standards

Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center offers high-quality, personalized surgical care in a specialized environment designed for orthopedic, pain management, and sports-related surgical procedures.

Since our surgeons had input in the design of our surgical center, they have all the equipment, technology, and space they need to perform the surgery based on their needs, preferences, and personal standards.

Dedicated surgical staff and operating rooms increase the level of quality control. Our surgeons select and train our operating room staff to create a dedicated team of professionals with a shared commitment to your health.

Since Bone & Joint is a physician-owned practice, you are not just a number or a condition. Your concerns are our concerns, and Bone & Joint’s entire team works with you to get you back to an active and healthy life.

There are other real benefits to choosing Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center:

• No delay in treatment while waiting for hospital scheduling
• Reduced risk of infection in a dedicated treatment center
• Lower co-pays
• Less anesthesia
• No hospital stays
• No hidden or surprise costs

Patients who choose Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center for total joint replacement stay at the Surgery Center for 24 hours, allowing them to recover in a quiet environment with one-on-one nursing care.

Since Bone & Joint opened its Surgery Center in 2008, our surgeons have treated over 15,000 patients and performed thousands of procedures, including:

• Shoulder surgeries for stabilization and rotator cuff repair
• Hand and wrist surgeries, such as carpal tunnel surgery
• Total joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Arthroscopic knee surgeries including ACL and PCL re-constructions
• Interventional and other pain management procedures

Virtually any surgery Bone & Joint’s surgeons perform in the hospital can be performed at Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center.

Can anyone have surgery at Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center?

Unfortunately, the answer is “no.”

Anytime a person has surgery, there are risks–even for someone in good health. Chronic health conditions increase the chances of complications that may require an extended hospital stay. n some cases, the potential for health-related complications outweighs the convenience and savings of a surgery center.

People who are in good health with a reasonable body mass index, who do not suffer from chronic heart or lung disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, are good candidates for the Surgery Center. Our surgeons assess the health of their patients on a case-by-case basis. If someone suffers from a chronic condition that is well-controlled, he or she may still qualify to have their surgery at Bone & Joint.

While most insurance companies cover the costs of procedures done in an ambulatory surgery center, Medicaid and Medicare programs have some limitations. Neither program allows total joint replacement procedures outside the traditional hospital operating room.

Are surgery centers safe?

Yes. Since the first ambulatory surgery center opened its doors 40 years ago, federal and state authorities routinely scrutinize and inspect the facilities to ensure they meet safety and quality-of-care standards. State and federal agencies, like Medicare, require licenses and certifications.

Bone & Joint also goes the extra mile for voluntary review and accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., (AAAHC) to assure that you are receiving a high standard of care.

Not all surgery centers operate alike. Not all surgery centers choose to put themselves through this rigorous evaluation. Bone & Joint is the only AAAHC accredited orthopedic surgery center in Wausau. Bone & Joint works hard to maintain its AAAHC accreditation to ensure you, the Surgery Center meets or exceeds the nationally recognized standards for safety and quality.

According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, patients treated at surgery centers report a 92 percent patient-satisfaction rate. Bone & Joint's patient satisfaction rating for its surgical center aligns with the national average. Because Bone and Joint works to meet these rigorous standards, you can count on us for quality care.

What about the cost?

No one should delay treatment because of financial concerns. We set up Health Service Financing so you can focus on getting better instead of worrying about how to pay for healthcare.

Not only is the cost of procedures at an ambulatory surgery center approximately 10 to 50 percent less than traditional hospital stays, but Bone & Joint also offers zero-cost, zero-interest healthcare financing for treatments totaling $1,000 or more. (Please see our Health Services Financing terms.)

With the high cost of traditional hospital care, deductibles, and co-pays, treatment at Bone & Joint’s outpatient surgical center is an easy choice.

Are there special preparations for surgery at the Surgical Center?

We make sure our patients are ready for surgery, whether the procedure takes place in the hospital or in our Surgery Center. We offer pre- and postoperative care classes and make sure the patient and their caregiver understand the instructions.

We also give each patient and caregiver information to help them plan and prepare for self-care before, during, and after surgery. Sometimes, we ask patients to do special exercises before surgery to strengthen the muscles that will compensate for movements while their surgical site is healing.

We designed a follow-up schedule to ensure our patients are recovering properly. We call every one of our patients the day following their surgery.

Bone & Joint strives for excellence

Our surgeons and our surgical staff are continually assessing and improving their level of care. They want to make each patient experience the best it can be.
Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center gives you access to a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to hospital care that is tailored to your needs and schedule.

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